Hot Fudge Cake: This easy hot fudge cake (aka brownie pudding) is a crowd pleaser filled with fudgy chocolate flavor! Wow your guests with this decadent dessert (that is super quick and easy to make)!
Heat oven to 350℉ and grease an 8 inch square cake pan or a rectangular pan that has a 2 quart (8 cup) capacity.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and 4 Tablespoons of the cocoa powder.
Add the milk, vanilla, and melted butter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thick.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
Pour hot water over the brown sugar mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees f. The cake should be set in the center and you will see the sauce bubble up around the edges when it's finished.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
HOW TO TELL WHEN THE CAKE IS DONE: You will see the sauce bubble up around the edges during the last 5-10 minutes of baking, and this is how you'll know it's done. Don't mistake the center of the cake looking done, for the entire cake being done. The water is still boiling/cooking underneath to turn in to the fudge sauce.STORAGE: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.